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[RoughDraft]

Mind reading?

[Citrine1]

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@Bri369 wrote:

Peace of mind is valuable to me 

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Indeed!  And wouldn't I love to have some of that.

[Mominohio]

Land. 

[qualitygal]

Ok, stuff of value

Pens, papers, calendars

like my paperweights

my books!!!! oh yeah,

my yarn

Calendars for sure!!! 

Any writing stuff, love to do that.

[jubilant]

These clocks are worth anywhere from $25 to $1000 !

[jubilant]

Here is another one worth a tidy sum if from the 1700's-1800's. I read where some of these Federal mirrors could be worth up to

$10,000!!

[FiddleDeeDee]

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@suzyQ3 wrote:

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@FiddleDeeDee wrote:

*Land and especially if it has its own well/access to natural spring water

*Silver

*Gold

*Water

*Bullets

*Weapons (guns but others have great value as well)

*Tools

*Being in excellent health (mental and physical)

Essentially anything that can be used to barter with for other things that are needed; anything that provides you with the ability to survive.

Now, if you're talking spiritually or something unique to oneself....I'd offer up an entirely different list.

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I'm sorry, @FiddleDeeDee, but this is not what the OP was looking for; get with the program.

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@suzyQ3  Oops! My bad. 

[Cakers3]

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@Spurt wrote:

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@RetRN wrote:

Real estate? Have you talked to any landlords lately?

For me things of value are good health. feeling safe, sharing good times with friends and family, and being financially secure. Don't care about material things. 

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@RetRN 

Your right about landlords, but for actually buying or selling a home the market here in South Texas is jumping....

According to a financial journal, Norada---San Antonio Real Estate Market & Investment Overview

JUNE 1, 2021 BY MARCO SANTARELLI

Let’s take a look at the latest San Antonio real estate market trends. San Antonio area's housing market is so hot as demand outpaces supply that prices keep hitting record highs. Apart from a low supply of available homes for sale in the San Antonio area, the next reason why the market is in a boom is that the population in the area continues to increase. The population in the five-county Austin metro jumped to an estimated 2,295,303 people as of July 1, 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures. That was an increase of 3% from the prior year, the fastest population growth among metros with at least 1 million people.

2020 was a great year for the San Antonio real estate market. One of the largest driving forces behind the thriving real estate market is the growing economy. The San Antonio area is a hotbed for new jobs and not just any jobs. According to KSAT12, job growth in the region is specifically focused on several pivotal sectors, including technology and cybersecurity. During the pandemic, prices and sales have surged in double-digits as buyers seize on low-interest rates and seek more space as they adjust to the new working from home culture.

Are Houses Expensive in San Antonio, Texas?

Despite rising rents and home prices, San Antonio is the most affordable market in Texas. San Antonians pay significantly less for a home when compared to other major US metropolitan areas. According to “Housing Tides,” it takes just 21% of per capita monthly income to afford a home in the San Antonio-New Braunfels Metro (and that's actually down 0.02% since last year).

The current median price is around $277,000. The monthly payment of a median-priced home at the current 30-year mortgage rate with a 20% downpayment would be $940/month. A good rule of thumb is that you shouldn't spend more than 28% of your gross monthly income toward paying your mortgage.

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We are seeing more and more new houses  built crammed together along with apartment complexes to accommodate people moving into the area.

Wait until the water/electric bills go through the roof.  I am also concerned about infrastructure.  Remember the police officer who died in that sinkhole a few years ago?  SAWS even admitted the pipes underneath were rotted out.  

We are seeing more and more cracks and sinking of sidewalks around here; even walkways are starting to buckle.

Add the pressure of all this building, water usage (although some apt. complexes now charge for water over a certain amt. of usage),  underground issues, pollution, trash -this may be a market for buyers/sellers but there will be a negative return in the end.

[Katcat1]

My cat, Ava.  She loves me unconditionally and I love her the same way.